Hummel Connector Systems, a subsidiary of the Germany-based Hummel AG Group, is expanding its operations in India with the establishment of a 12,500 sq ft tool-room facility at Neelambur, near Coimbatore.

The Group is investing €300,000 to establish the facility here, Mr Holger Hummel, Director, Hummel AG told Business Line .

Hummel - a manufacturer of cable glands, circular connectors, industrial enclosures, touch panels and electronics for medical, measurement and control technology - started its operations in India in 2008. In the first three years , the company was basically studying the market and exploring the opportunities here, said Mr Hummel.

“Though a renowned brand in Germany, people here were not aware of it. They are now convinced about our product range and quality. The growth in the initial phase was quite promising; so we decided to establish a manufacturing facility here,” he said.

Hummel AG also has subsidiaries in China, Hungary, Sweden, Russia and Brazil .

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